Chapter 458: Chapter 282: The 12th Talent_l

The path of the mind, once comprehended, is understood.

Jiang Ming possessed an exceptional talent in the realm of the mind: the Indestructible Light of Heart.

With just a bit of accumulation and an unparalleled level of comprehension, he effortlessly stepped into the Twelfth Realm on the path of the mind, acquiring the truly indestructible characteristic.

At this moment, in his own Sea of Heart World, he nurtured a divine self, that

is, the god of the void realm, the Void God.

Indistinguishable from Jiang Ming, seated in the center of the Sea of Heart, with a ring of light behind his head, like the eternal light, illuminating the entire Sea of Heart World.

This was considered a manifestation of the talent of the Indestructible Light of

Heart.

As long as the heart light is undying, the Void God will not be lost, forever undying.

Even if the physical body were to be reduced to ashes, even if the soul were to perish, Jiang Ming would still exist in the world, never falling into darkness.

“I am the heart, and the heart is me. However vast the heart is, so is the world!”

With a single thought, the Sea of Heart World transformed into a boundless cosmos, densely filled with stars, with star seas rotating.

And in another thought, it shrunk to a mere span.

“The heart is infinitely large, yet endlessly small. With a motion of the spirit, it shines across all heavens, with only myself eternal!”

After stepping into the Twelfth Realm, Jiang Ming had gained a deep enlightenment.

In some respects, he had become immortal and indestructible.

Of course, the cosmos has its limits, the world has its limits, and every living

being has its limits.

Within these limits, one exists eternally.

This is the terrifying aspect of the path of the mind. Difficult to enter, challenging to cultivate, yet one may achieve eternity in a single thought, a single principle encompassing all phenomena.

Ineffable, inconceivable.

How wondrous is that?

Jiang Ming contemplated the transformations of the mind, grasped the marvels within, and ultimately smiled knowingly.

Only then did he accept the reward from the System.

“Ding: Congratulations to the host for stepping into the Twelfth Layer of the Spirit Path, temporarily solidifying the ‘Infinite Refining talent.

“Ding: The host is required to personally slay a true Divine Spirit in the Genius War, otherwise the talent will disappear.”

“Infinite Refining?”

Jiang Ming was somewhat surprised, and he also felt changes within him, a marvelous sensation, and he had gained a unique and extraordinary divine

skill.

[Infinite Refining]: Able to extract the essence of both tangible and intangible objects, and able to refine and sublime the essence.

The information available was scarce.

But Jiang Ming knew that what seemed like a single talent actually possessed

two abilities.

Extraction and Refinement.

Jiang Ming raised his hand, and a long sword from the Treasury flew towards him and landed in front of him. He activated his divine skill, and a ray of light fell upon the long sword.

This was a great artifact of the eleventh order.

In the outside world, it was priceless, but as the divine light fell upon it, the long sword began to tremble violently. Then, streamers of essence flew out, eventually converging into two spheres of light.

Some grainy impurities scattered.

“Blue Gold Essence, Earth Heaven Source Energy!” The Master’s eyes grew sharp as he couldn’t help but exclaim, “Brother Jiang, your divine skill is truly remarkable, capable of reverting to the original. That sword artifact was primarily tempered with blue gold, containing endless power, which has now been effortlessly refined. If used to refine artifacts, its value will decrease considerably, but if used to refine ore veins, spiritual medicine, or even living beings…”

He paused, then couldn’t help shaking his head: “You’re comparable to a legendary Great Demon Head; you won’t need to worry about cultivation resources anymore.”

“This ability is just average!” Jiang Ming laughed and continued to activate his divine skill. The Blue Gold Essence rapidly condensed and eventually turned into a blue light.

“Blue Gold Immortal Glow…” The Master was astonished. “That’s a legendary immortal material! You’re capable of elevating the very substance and quality of matter, upgrading its level. Impressive, truly impressive.”

Jiang Ming casually tossed it to him, and he looked at the other sphere. It was Earth Heaven Source Energy, which seemed small but capable of destroying a star if released. Suddenly, under the influence of the divine skill light, it transformed.

In the end, it turned into a stream of air.

“Quasi-God Force!” The Master clicked his tongue in wonder, “Your divine skill is truly heaven-defying.”

The Quasi-God Force already possessed some characteristics of God Power. This was also the unique power of beings in the Semi-Divine Realm, the fundamental reason for their strength. It was unexpected to witness it forming so easily before his eyes.

“Not bad, not bad at all!” Jiang Ming chuckled and waved his hand dismissively, but anyone could see the pride in his demeanor, “I really won’t lack resources for cultivation from now on.”

He turned and looked at the Treasury, his eyes shining.

Literally shining.

Rubbing his hands together, he stepped inside.

Soul Crystal? Extract, refine.

Dragon Blood Elixir? Refine!

Yuan Crystal? Refine!

Whether useful or not, he gathered them all.

“I have a feeling that you’re about to break through again!” said the Master suddenly as they stepped out of the treasury.

“Mm!” Jiang Ming did not hide it, “I practice multiple methods, and right now only the Spirit Path has entered the Twelfth Realm, while the others are still at the Eleventh Realm. With so many resources now, it would be a disservice to the heavens’ favor upon me if I don’t break through.”

“It’s not that heaven favors you, but that you are heaven’s own son!” the Master couldn’t help but say.

Ha ha…

Jiang Ming laughed heartily.

He also began to take over the City Lord’s rights, abolishing some privileges, but other things remained unchanged.

Just exterminating some clans and families.

For example, some corrupt and evil nobles.

And thus, he obtained a vast amount of supplies.

Finally, Jiang Ming leapt up and sat cross-legged on the highest rooftop of the ninety-ninth floor inside the City Lord Mansion, embarking on a new round of closed-eye cultivation.

As for the Master?

He stayed on a small island in the middle of a lake in the backyard of the City Lord Mansion, enjoying fine food, basking in the sun, leisurely and happily.

In Yunzhou, in Hancheng City.

In a wine shop, Ran Xin held a wine cup, lost in thought as she gazed out of the window.

“I wonder how they are all doing?”

“I bet that guy, as soon as he gets here, will make a name for himself and announce his arrival, also giving us a place to gather.”

“But…”

“Shi Lei, Ye Bai, and the others won’t go.”

“The previous trial was an opportunity, but the opportunity here is bigger, better, and also a chance to surpass him.”

‘That previous trial, I almost didn’t make it out.

“I should have chosen one that tested the will. After ten years of slaughter, practicing both the Spirit Path and Martial Art, I barely survived. If I hadn’t advanced to the Eleventh Realm in the Spirit Path, I wouldn’t have made it

here.”

Remembering the cruelty of the trial area, Ran Xin shuddered.

“Once 1 find him, I will definitely drain him dry and take the opportunity to push my Spirit Path and Martial Art to further breakthroughs, reaching the Twelfth Realm in all aspects.”

Ran Xin’s thoughts were a jumble, but then she overheard a conversation. “Did you know? Something earth-shattering happened in our Yunzhou. A person named Jiang Ming, said to be a Descender, killed a county prince in public outside the Prefecture City, a high and mighty county prince!” “I know, that was the King of Heavenly Clouds, a peak existence throughout Qinyun State.”

“The supreme ruler, who had dozens of protectors at the Eleventh Realm and was himself an Eleventh Realm being, along with a defensive treasure, was brutally murdered.”

“This is going to pierce the heavens.”

“Pierce the heavens? Afterward, that Jiang Ming killed the Qingyun Prefecture Lord along with four other Twelfth Realm existences. He took over the Prefecture City and declared himself the Prefecture Lord; he’s rebelling.” “Open rebellion? What audacity, I’m afraid our Yunzhou is going to become a land of strife from now on.”

“Right, I’m planning to leave this place! Once the great war starts, even a slight involvement could mean we end up dead and our souls dispersed.”

The conversations were varied, most carrying a look of worry.

Yet, some had a spark in their eyes, as something called ambition quickly grew, and some even rushed toward the Prefecture City at high speed.

“Low-profile cultivation, high-profile actions, with your talent, how far will ten years of seclusion take you? Killing five Twelfth Realm beings without surprise. I just didn’t expect you to even dare to kill the princes of the Holy Dynasty; truly worthy of being my man.” Ran Xin’s eyes shone as she moved, vanishing into thin air as she entered the Realm of Heart. From here she could travel faster, and her voice echoed around her, “I’ll help you overthrow the Holy Dynasty and become the Holy Master.”

The news spread very fast.

Not just her, but friends in other states heard it as well.

“Good grief, as expected of Brother Jiang, scarcely settled and already making such an earth-shattering event, openly confronting the Holy Dynasty.” Shi Lei wasn’t too surprised, “For now, I can only support you in secret. The Holy Dynasty, its foundations are too deep. I’m just at the peak of the Eleventh Realm, and while I can contend with beings of the Twelfth Realm, I’m not confident in facing the Semi-Divine Realm, as I haven’t witnessed it myself. Give me some time to cultivate in seclusion, at most a year to a year and a half, and I’ll step into the Twelfth Realm. Then, I’ll be sweeping across the world.”

Ye Bai, Jun Qiuye, and others also heard the news.

However, most did not rush towards the Qingyun Sect, as they each had their own pride and sought to grow swiftly on their own, later to become Prefecture

Lords themselves.

Together, they would watch over each other and then march against the Holy Dynasty, which would certainly be a tale for the ages.

Qingyun Prefecture City.

After a long period of cultivation, Jiang Ming’s aura suddenly surged significantly.

With a slight consolidation, he looked into the distance, somewhat surprised.